![]() But he'll wear the jersey being authenticated in the early innings, and then switch to the lucky jersey he wears throughout the season. ![]() The person said Harper will wear two jerseys on days when one of them is being collected for authentication and distribution. The person discussed the matter with the AP on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation. ![]() The team issued a statement confirming the Lelands jersey was from the game in which Harper and Papelbon quarreled.īut a person familiar with the situation said Harper often wears two jerseys over the course of a game, including his lucky one. He said he has a new jersey this season that he also marked with stitching and wears in every game. Harper still has that 2015 jersey at home, he said. "That way, every day that I wore my jersey, I knew that it was my jersey," he said. Harper said he wore the same jersey in every game last season, and marked it with stitching near the hem. "Presented here is the very same home white #34 jersey Harper wore during the altercation," the Lelands listing says. Lelands, based in Bohemia, New York didn't return calls from the AP seeking comment. "I don't think it's right," he said, speaking before the Nationals' game at Miami. The Nationals slugger said he had nothing to do with the auction, and doesn't know who's behind it or how Lelands obtained one of his jerseys. "I hope it goes to some good," Harper said. The website says it's taking bids for the jersey the reigning NL MVP wore during his fight last September with closer Jonathan Papelbon, who drew a four-game suspension for grabbing Harper by the throat.Īs of Saturday evening the website said there had been six bids, with a top offer of about $4,800. "That's my MVP jersey, and I have it," Harper said Saturday. The Washington Nationals star says they've got the wrong shirt. MIAMI (AP) - An auction house says it is offering the jersey Bryce Harper wore during his memorable dugout fight with a teammate.
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